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- H.R.6616
H.R.6616: Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID–19 Pandemic Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 24, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 24, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - April 24, 2020
Bill Summary
Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act This bill allows COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines and treatment, as well as treatment for conditions that may complicate COVID-19 treatment, for uninsured individuals to be covered under Medicaid during the public health emergency. (Currently, state Medicaid programs have the option to cover COVID-19 testing for uninsured individuals.) The bill also specifically allows...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 24, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |